The Contemporary Austin
Frank Zhu possesses extensive experience in arts education and coordination, currently serving as an Instructor at The Contemporary Austin and East Side Pot Shop since 2019 and 2018 respectively. Additionally, Frank has been a Transportation Coordinator for the Austin Film Festival since 2016 and was a Partner at ATM Gallery from 2016 to 2017, where Frank contributed to a space dedicated to emerging contemporary artists. Prior to that, as a Multi-disciplinary Intern at MAD architects in 2015, Frank engaged in various roles including oral and textual translation and marketing. Frank Zhu holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management with a focus in Marketing from St. Edward's University, completed in 2016.
The Contemporary Austin
Our Mission We invite you to discover contemporary art in settings that provoke thought and joy. Our programs join art with place in a pursuit of a deeper experience, a bigger conversation, and a closer community. Our Vision We believe in the capacity of art to transform lives. We dream of a future where more eyes, ears, hearts and minds are opened by contemporary art in all of its forms. Our Values Extending the Welcome – We want every person to feel like they belong here. Our invitation is completely open and inclusive. Always Caring - We know that details matter. We care deeply about the quality of our work and about the experiences of our guests, the artists we collaborate with, our staff, and all those we have yet to meet. Socially Mindful - We believe that contemporary art is a way for people to connect their personal experiences with the broader social and cultural dialogues of our place and time. Staying Curious - We observe closely, listen intently, and inquire sincerely because we have a boundless fascination with people, art and ideas. Making Progress - We always want to be better—to inspire more deeply, to engage more openly, and to serve more joyfully. We are mindful of feedback and committed to ongoing reflection and iteration. Being Here - A place can transform your experience of art, and art can transform your experience of a place. We activate our downtown exhibition space and our lakeside sculpture park in imaginative ways to serve Austin. Trying New Things - We believe in the importance of experimentation, play, and the surprise that often results from trying something new. We know that progress comes through both bravery and vulnerability.